How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Charleston, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Charleston, MI is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Charleston.
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Start on South State Street
1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Huron Street
2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
835 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
9.1 mi · 10 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Port Huron, Chicago
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
2510 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
17.4 mi · 23 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Ford Freeway
42.3 mi · 45 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Avenue
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Continue on 24th Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Kimball Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
10.4 mi · 12 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on South Ridge Street
1 km · 51 sec · South Ridge Street
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Continue on North Lakeshore Road
15.4 mi · 23 min · North Lakeshore Road
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
2802 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Bay City Forestville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bay City Forestville Road
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Turn left onto Charleston Road
6 m · 1 sec · Charleston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Charleston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ford Freeway
Continue on Ford Freeway
42.3 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Widespread Frost leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Charleston?
The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Casco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Ann Arbor and 76.2 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Casco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Marine City City Hall
Mount Clemens City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casco.
Port Huron
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 109.34 mi (175.97 km).
#1 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
Township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 43.6591800, -82.6860400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-82.68604, 43.65918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.25 | $40.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.99 | $49.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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